18 Aug 2021 is a neutral day for naamkaran ceremony. Proceed with caution.
Today is an average day for Naamkaran. If the date is fixed, choose the most auspicious time window for the ceremony.
Next better day
20 Aug 202187/100 · Excellent
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Why this score
18 Aug 2021 scores 54/100 for Naamkaran — the Panchang reads as mixed for naamkaran ceremony. On this Wednesday, the lunar day is Ekadashi (Shukla Paksha), the Nakshatra is Moola, Yoga is Vishkambha, and Karana is Vanija. Together these elements shape whether tradition would green-light naamkaran ceremony right now.
Supporting signals: Favorable lunar day (Ekadashi); Favorable day of the week. Friction points: Challenging nakshatra (Moola); Challenging energy period (Vishkambha yoga). Rahu Kaal runs 12:00 PM–1:30 PM; most families avoid signing or finalising during that window. Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 AM–12:24 PM) is the most commonly used “safe” slot if you must proceed today.
If you can wait, the next stronger window is 20 Aug 2021 (score 87/100, Excellent). A common pattern: prepare paperwork on a Neutral/Avoid day, then close on a Good or Excellent date.
Positive Factors
- Favorable lunar day (Ekadashi)
- Favorable day of the week
- Waxing moon period (Shukla Paksha)
Negative Factors
- Challenging nakshatra (Moola)
- Challenging energy period (Vishkambha yoga)
- Rahu Kaal active 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is on 18 Aug 2021 a good day for naamkaran ceremony?
- Score: 54/100 — Neutral. Favorable lunar day (Ekadashi)
- What is the best time for naamkaran ceremony on 18 Aug 2021?
- The Abhijit Muhurat (11:36 AM – 12:24 PM) is considered the most auspicious time. Avoid Rahu Kaal (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM).
- What are the negative factors for naamkaran ceremony on 18 Aug 2021?
- Challenging nakshatra (Moola). Challenging energy period (Vishkambha yoga). Rahu Kaal active 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
- When is the next good day for naamkaran ceremony?
- 20 Aug 2021 scores 87/100 (Excellent).